Na Hong-jin's latest film, 'Hope,' has claimed the top spot at the weekend box office.
According to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing system, 'Hope' attracted 1,504,013 viewers from July 17 to 19, securing the number one position. The film's total audience has now reached 2,129,720.
On its opening day, 'Hope' drew 330,000 viewers, achieving the highest opening score for a film by Na Hong-jin. It surpassed 1 million viewers on its third day and 2 million on its fifth day, setting a new record for the fastest accumulation this year.
The film maintained its strong performance throughout its opening week, drawing continued interest from audiences, particularly in special theaters equipped with large screens and sound systems, solidifying its status as a hit Korean film this summer.
'Hope' tells the story of Bum-seok, the head of a local office in the Demilitarized Zone, who learns from local youths about a tiger sighting, triggering a state of emergency in the village as he confronts an unbelievable reality. The film features a cast that includes Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Taylor Russell, and Cameron Britton.
In second place at the weekend box office was 'Minions & Monsters,' which attracted 308,576 viewers during the same period, bringing its cumulative total to 374,785.
Having topped the foreign box office during its opening weekend, 'Minions & Monsters' received a CGV Egg Index score of 94%, resonating well with family audiences. The film follows Minions James, Henry, and Edgar on an adventure to find a monster as they aspire to become directors with 10 million viewers for their debut film.
'Moana' followed closely, drawing 173,555 viewers over the weekend, with a total audience of 772,104. The film features Moana, a girl chosen by the ocean, embarking on an ocean adventure with the legendary hero Maui to save a cursed island.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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